揭开这个常见英语短语的真相
许多英语学习者会遇到这样的疑问:我们是否可以说 can't help to do something?实际上,在标准英语中,正确的结构是 can't help doing something。
“Can't help doing” 表示“忍不住做某事”或“情不自禁地做某事”,强调一种无法控制的情感或行为。
✅ I can't help laughing when I see that funny video.
(看到那个搞笑视频,我忍不住笑。)
✅ She can't help feeling nervous before the exam.
(她考试前总是忍不住紧张。)
I can't help to laugh.(错误)I can't help laughing.(正确)这是因为 “help” 这个动词本身既可以接不定式(to do),也可以接动名词(doing),例如:
但在 “can't help” 这一固定搭配中,只接动名词(doing),这是约定俗成的语法规则。
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